Papel Picado Pattern

A papel picado pattern for you to try this traditional Mexican
tissue paper craft. Learn the art of paper cutting and create this
gorgeous delicate tissue paper bunting.

Papel picado means perforated paper it is a tissue paper craft where a
intricate pattern is formed using a hammer and chisels.

It is a
traditional Mexican craft where up to 50 sheets of tissue paper can be
cut at a time. It is often used as decoration on windows and made into
bunting to celebrate the Mexican festival 'The day of the dead'.

Use good quality tissue paper, you don't want your hard work to fall
apart when you try to separate the pieces. Tissue paper sold as gift
wrap is usually better quality than that sold for kids craft or for
shredding.

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